2) What would you like your buddy to call you? madison is my middle name that's fine or melly (melody is my first name)

3) Why do you need a buddy? to have someone to talk with when I feel weak, motivate some one which also keeps you on plan.

4) How can you help your buddy? Encouragement, a person to vent to that is objective versus a family member which alot can't be objective. Spark goodies, spark mail. 5) How will you keep in touch with your buddy (email, phone, blackberry messenger, iPhone, etc) I don't have a smart phone so I guess email, sparkpages, blogs.

6)Any additional information or request? I just started spark in october and have around 100lbs to lose so this challenge will really keep me on track. My job is very stressful and It tends to make me skip meals, eat on the run ect. So sometimes I need some one to vent to.

Melodie: Pennsylvania

It is not hard. Don't you dare tell us this is hard. Quitting heroin is hard. Beating cancer is hard. Drinking your coffee black Is. Not. Hard. Melissa Hartwig, The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom

I'M 24YRS OLD, I DO WORK FULLTIME BUT I ALWAYS HAVE SPARE TIME. TRIED THE BUDDY THING IN THE PAST & MANY PPL SLOWLY DISCONNECT... BUT I'M DEF SOMEONE FULLY DEDICATED AND LOYAL. JUST HIT MY INBOX OR EMAIL ME!!

I would like a buddy! The hardest thing I struggle with is motivation. I can have a good two days, one bad day and then I give up for months at a time. I need someone to help me stay on a consistent path. Consistency is the key, right?!

"When your building that all-important stairway to heaven, you can't just stand around with the hammer in your hand."

Tracey Im so happy to be able to assist you. You said exactly what I was planning to happen. Each person read an intro and buddy finder post from someone and pick a buddy that have similarities or what ever that catch your attention.

Keep Sparking. And I hope everyone on the buddy finder system is able to buddy up soon before the holidays.

Yes! We have! And it's been great so far. Jen, from CELEBRATING-JEN and myself (Tracey) have exchanged numbers, and email addresses. We've discussed, families, SP, wt. loss, Thanksgiving plans, exercises, and running shoes! It's great having a buddy thru this. We read each other's entry in this forum and picked one another. for the similarities. Anyway, I'm excited to have a buddy. Thanks for the way you did it.

It's fine to read someone else post and if you would like to be their buddy contact them. I didn't want to force buddies together. I figured it's best to find a buddy that you feel will benefit you the best way.

I wasn't sure how you wanted us to do this,other teams I have been on match members together.We should ask another member if they would like to buddy up,am I correct?Thank you,who would like to be my buddy? my information is below and I really need help with mindless eating and getting my fitness done,due to a heart condition I am somewhat limited and cannot run yet and mostly walk for fitness.

3) Why do you need a buddy? I need someone to keep me accountable,and to motivate me to stay focused on my goals.

4) How can you help your buddy? Motivation, accountability, encouragement, Listening

5) How will you keep in touch with your buddy? email, text, and of course on SP

6)Any additional information or request?

I am 24 years old with 2 young children. I am looking for someone to help me stay on track. This is my first true attempt at weight loss, and I want it to be a positive experience. I would love to just make a good friend who can keep me on track and I will try to help keep them on track, now and in the future.

3) Why do you need a buddy? I do much better with a buddy, I'm a people person, and it keeps me accountable!

4) How can you help your buddy? Motivation, accountability, encouragement, Listening, ideas, etc.

5) How will you keep in touch with your buddy? email, text, sparkpeople (pages and goodies) or sparkmail I love SP!

6)Any additional information or request?

I love to exercise, and I drink 8 to 12 glasses of water a day, I am married, have 3 kids, I am 40 and I work night shift. My eating is where I need the most help. I am a people person, very loyal! Would love to have a buddy/friend for this team and longer! I love God, my wonderful husband, my adorable kids, animals and SP! (visit my page for more info)

Sometimes having a buddy is essential to our motivation, determination, and willpower for accomplishing any goals we have in life.

Come here To find your buddy

1) What's your spark name? 4DJSHEART49

2) What would you like your buddy to call you? Diana

3) Why do you need a buddy? I need a buddy to remind me to do my daily routine and to track,daily my progress.Reminders concerning eating fruits and veggies.Help keep accountable for my own personal Spark plan.

4) How can you help your buddy? I would help my buddy with the same as I need or what they request need support with or?? To be determined and defined when we are buddies.

5) How will you keep in touch with your buddy (email, phone, blackberry messenger, iPhone, etc) I am available by Spark mail,page,e-mail,and phone and again to be determined and confirmed when we buddy up.

6)Any additional information or request? If you would like to know about me better,you are welcome to read my Spark page and blog.FYI,so you understand,I am almost 50 years old and I have 3 kids,1 is an adult daughter 18 and her sister is 14 and a son who is 11 almost 12.I am married,love animals and nature.I have Heart health conditions that limits me on my fitness and I am currently walking almost daily about 30 minutes and I will be adding more time as I am able.I believe a buddy that is similar to my level may be more helpful,not mandatory and anyone that wants a buddy and don't mind a women whom is a work in progress than let's be Spark buddies and be successful. Diana We can!

3) Why do you need a buddy - I do not like doing things alone and it helps to have people you can depend on to help keep you accountable

4) How can you help your buddy I try to look at things from a positive point of view - I love to be there for others too

5) How will you keep in touch with your buddy (email, phone, blackberry messenger, iPhone, etc)email or phone or both works great for me

6)Any additional information or request? I am looking for someone that I can depend on and vice versa. I do work nights so I usually sleep during the day. However I work 12 hr shifts only three days and I am off four. I will answer back.

2) What would you like your buddy to call you? D (Dee) is easy to remember

3) Why do you need a buddy. If I have to be accountable maybe it will be the kick in the butt, I need.

4) How can you help your buddy? I will help, to the best of my ability, with what they may want help with: motivation, accountability, just to be there to listen (or read actually) to what is bugging them and may interfere with their plan to eat & live healthy.

I can totally relate. My youngest is 3 and she is a handful. But we talk...oh we talk...and talk...and talk...and cry over sad ASPCA commercials (usually just her, but sometimes her crying makes me tear up too). It'd be great to have a buddy that is journeying down a similar road. Yay for grown-up talk! :)

I'm trying to get to bed early tonight, we've been such night owls and we're working on changing that, but I'll drop you a Spark Mail tomorrow.

I'm in need of a buddy too!! KAITHOFFMAN I'd be happy to be yours if you haven't found one already...but I warn you...I have children almost your age. :o) I promise I won't be upset if you'd rather wait until someone closer to your age posts.

1) My spark name is HelloFitKitty

2) Call me Kat or Kitty

3) Going it alone has not worked for me thus far. I need friendship and interaction with someone like me. Someone that can kick me in the butt when I need it.

4) I'm very friendly and supportive and want to see people reach their goals. I'd help in any way possible. Sometimes it's just knowing someone is there looking out for you and checking in on you.

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